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As pickleball continues to gain popularity among people aged 18-24, it was only a matter of time before the sport would reach college campuses. State-Of-The-Art Design That reality has gained traction recently as universities are installing pickleball courts and even full venues dedicated to the sport. This fall, University of the Pacific is scheduled to open a new complex featuring eight pickleball courts and four padel courts. Its state-of-the-art design will feature lights and video cameras for live-streaming. Students and staff will have free access to the courts during specific hours and can reserve at other times at discounted prices.…

The St. Lucie County’s Parks and Recreation Department in Fort Pierce, Florida, is holding another four-week teaching/coaching session for players of all skills at the Havert L. Fenn Center at 2000 Virginia Avenue, FL 34982. “The Pickleball Guy” St. Lucie County Parks and Recreation is pleased to announce the return of instructor Dereck Prince, affectionately known as “The Pickleball Guy,” to lead the “Get to Know Your Pickleball Game” program. This program caters to individuals of all skill levels, including beginners, intermediates, and advanced players, provided they are aged 12 or older. All sessions will be conducted indoors at the…

The Pickleball Hall of Fame (PHOF) has officially unveiled the five individuals invited into the 2023 Pickleball Hall of Fame Inductee Class. Competitors And Contributors The PHOF annually inducts members into two distinct categories: Competitor and Contributor. Mona Burnett, Jennifer Dawson, and Scott Moore are the three players who make up this year’s Competitor Category. The 2023 Contributor Category comprises Bill Booth and Seymour Rifkind. Melissa Zhang, USA Pickleball Director of Communications and Content, reports that the much-anticipated 2023 PHOF Inductee Celebration is scheduled to take place on November 9th in Plano, Texas, coinciding with the 2023 Biofreeze USA Pickleball…

Fairchild Park on the east side of San Antonio, Texas is busy… very busy. It’s not uncommon to have nearly 100 players waiting their turn at peak times. Leave Your Paddle Handle-Up! In the classic pickleball manner, players leave their paddles in a line along the court fencing. The paddle order denoting who is next to go on court. The custom is to place your paddle handle up to signify you’re part of the line. It’s a melting pot of age groups, mostly seniors, but there are also plenty of younger players, students, and middle-aged couples. As the San Antonio…

If you’re looking into or are even in the process of creating your own pickleball facility, you’ll have to negotiate a whole host of obstacles. These range from getting your initial land purchase right to staying on the right side of the law regarding construction contracts. Be On The Right Side Of The Law – From Start To Finish The process from idea to realization involves various legal steps, and having knowledgeable professionals to assist you is essential. Lowndes Law provided a framework for potential pickleball projects. This article uses their tips to highlight 10 key areas where legal experts…

Colorado ladies are using pickleball as a basis for a charity looking to introduce the sport to more participants and also journeying to Bhutan to teach pickleball there. “I Was Just Obsessed” The founder of the nonprofit Pickleball For Good™ Susan Swern, says of the sport, “After just playing once or twice, I was just obsessed,” And the PFG slogan “Pickleball is more than a game- it’s a gamechanger™” says it all. Swern views pickleball as a means to create social, economic, physical, and emotional equality, something she explained in more detail to cbsnews.com: “I think it mostly is the…

Marie Maguire is a big pickleball enthusiast and a three-year veteran. Her enthusiasm reached new heights when she learned about the construction of five cutting-edge outdoor pickleball courts – three of which are indoor – at the Brown Family YMCA in Palm Valley, Florida, an institution with which she had maintained a longstanding membership. Momentous News However, unbeknownst to her, these courts would be earmarked in honor of her family and christened as the Maguire Family Pickleball Center, thanks to the generous sponsorship of the Newman Family Foundation.  The momentous news was conveyed to Maguire a few days prior to…

Edmonton, Alberta, is set to experience professional pickleball for the first time this weekend, and anticipation is high. One of the players participating in the event has promised “a lot of energy” on the courts, promising an exciting competition for spectators. “It’s Pretty Crazy” West Coast Wolverines’ Joel Pelletier says, “It’s games to 15, rally scoring, so you blink and the game is done. Typically, it’s games to 11, serve point. With rally scoring, you make a couple mistakes, and you’re already a third or quarter of the game done. It’s pretty crazy. People can expect a lot of energy…

San Francisco venture capitalist husband Karl Peterson and his wife Holly are facing an unexpected hurdle in their quest to sell their $36 million home. Environmental Assessment Their real estate agent has revealed that a potential buyer was deterred by the noise emanating from a nearby public pickleball court, even though the property itself includes a pickleball court in its yard. In response to this issue, Mrs. Peterson initiated a petition on Thursday, calling for an environmental assessment of the nearby Presidio Wall public pickleball courts due to noise concerns. The San Francisco Standard reports that she has yet to…

Have you had the chance to witness Dave Weinbach in action? To put it differently, if you’ve had the pleasure of watching him play, you’d certainly remember. He affectionately refers to himself as “The Badger,” and his on-court demeanor is more vibrant than a Saturday morning cartoon. Witty One-Liners Weinbach leaps around, exclaims, and bursts into laughter. He cheers and motivates himself with a barrage of witty one-liners akin to a stand-up comedy routine at a local club. In summary, Dave Weinbach’s presence on the court leaves a lasting impression. Some people appreciate his spirited approach, while others may have…